The Indianapolis Colts (3-1) will host the Las Vegas Raiders (1-3) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Michael Pittman Jr..
Is Michael Pittman Jr. Playing in Week 5?
Pittman is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Colts’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Michael Pittman Jr. in Week 5?
Isn’t it crazy how much difference one change can make?
From depth of target to opportunity earning, essentially every Michael Pittman Jr. metric looks the same as it did a season ago, but the production is on the upswing thanks to a new man under center.
Pittman has scored in three of four games, and that’s what scares me moving forward. He’s averaging roughly five catches and seven targets per game, right in line with what we’ve come to expect. The scoring, however, has spiked early despite earning a target on just 7.7% of his red zone routes.
Every league is different, and every roster is different, but if I’m hovering around the middle of the standings and could move Pittman with a low-end RB2 from Ladd McConkey and an average RB2, I pull the trigger.
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Pittman’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Pittman is projected to score 14.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pittman to have 6 receptions for 65 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Pittman could also add 1 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Raiders at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 5 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
